Fogcrawler's Old Fashioned Soft Black Licorice

Fogcrawler’s Old Fashioned Soft Black Licorice
(For an 8” or 10” Camp Oven)
Ingredients:
Reduction Mixture
1 ½ cups water
2 tbs. licorice root, crushed
4 star anise, crushed
1 tbs. anise seeds, crushed
1 tbs. fennel seeds, crushed
Remaining Ingredients
½ cup concentrated liquid (from reduction mixture)
2 tbs. gelatin
1 ½ cup unsulphured blackstrap molasses
½ cups sweetened condensed milk
1 tbs. licorice root powder
1 tbs. licorice root extract
1 tbs. anise extract
1 tbs. olive oil
¼ tsp. kosher salt (optional)
black food coloring (5-7 drops)
¾ cup soft wheat flour
¼ cup soft wheat flour (for dusting)
Directions:
1. Add ingredients for the reduction mixture into the oven and simmer until liquid is reduced down to ½ cup. (About 20-30 minutes)
2. Remove mixture from oven and strain to remove particulate matter. Add the cooled concentrated liquid back into the oven. Sprinkle and stir the gelatin into the concentrated liquid and allow gelatin to soften.
3. Add remaining ingredients into the oven, except the flour and heat to 240° F, using a candy thermometer, stirring the boiling mixture constantly.
4. Remove oven from the heat and stir in the flour, using a small sifter.
5. Transfer the hot licorice into a parchment paper lined small baking dish, allow it to cool.
(Place into an ice chest to speed up the cooling time)
6. Transfer cooled licorice to wax paper and dust with additional flour. Slice licorice into strips and then cut into bite sized pieces.
7. Enjoy!!!

[@michal_king478]

finally a black licorice recipe that actually uses licorice. Almost thought id never find one

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Glad you found this one, Michal. OCIC

[@jpf338]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@christopherhanlonsydney]

Magnificent. PRECIOUS Recipe

[@dirtyrotter4057]

Woop woop can't wait to make some

[@scruffy281]

This was one of the most interesting videos I have ever seen. Great video!! Thanks for sharing the making of my favorite candy! Love from Texas!❤️

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome, Debbie. OCIC

[@christopherhanlonsydney]

How BEAUTIFUL, Delicious and MegaHEALTHY. Most GORGEOUS Recipe. Thank You so Much. Truly LOVE this 🙂

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. OCIC

[@seacoast4950]

I love black licorice!! ❤️ your licorice looks delicious 😋 yummy!!!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for your FEEDback! OCIC

[@ThePallidor]

Great ingredient profile, rivaling the old Panda Herb Licorice in the green box which seems unavailable now. My absolute favorite being gone, I've turned to making it myself. Fantastic video that's a godsend to me. 50 thumbs up!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Wow! Thanks for the 50 thumbs up, JJ. OCIC

[@zoenova5617]

Did u try it?

[@ThePallidor]

@@zoenova5617 Honestly I had a mad licorice craving during the summer, but in winter it's gone away. Maybe this year ;)

[@jdub164]

Eating panda right now and that's exactly what gave me the idea to get online and find a recipe!

[@liamlowenthal8476]

This kind of reminds me of those old pre-work videos they have you watch your first day at work. I love it though, that's not an insult. I love those things lol I find them interesting.

[@roubiroubi6218]

Why do you use extracts since we made the concentrated liquid at the beginning? Can i skip them?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

More flavor...

[@roubiroubi6218]

Can i skip them?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Yup...

[@bladediver]

I think this is the most wholesome video I have seen on the internet.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks, Mitch OCIC

[@gloriab7808]

Thank you for showing us a much better way!! Made them tonight using the full recipe!! I’ve got little Gummi Licorice!! Wonderful taste!!!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Sounds great! OCIC

[@JaycubD]

Thanks! I love black licorice! Definitely going to try this!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Let us know how it turns out. OCIC

[@TheDeathOfLucifer]

Did it work out?

[@sheliaadams5971]

My favorite licorice. Thanks. Merry Christmas

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thank You... Merry Christmas to You!

[@kathleenkelly1165]

Since Y&S stopped making black licorice cigars I have been looking for recipe. This sounds great and I can't wait to try it. Thank you

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome. I hope you find this to your liking. Let us know how it turned out. OCIC

[@ikater91]

Black licorice is awesome! One of my favorite candies.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Mine too! Dean

[@delftbrown75]

I love it myself but I was told that it causes hypertension?

[@aly3560]

I’m definitely going to try this! I LOVE black licorice!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You will love it!!!

[@ThePallidor]

Since this has many herbs, I thought It share the old Panda green box licorice herb list: peppermint leaves, shop vervian wort, orange leaves, marsh mallow root, glycyrrhiza glabra, blackberry leaves, plantain herb, thyme leaves, torch weed flowers, lungwort leaves, elder flowers, milfoil flowers, iceland moss, sage leaves, star anise, mallow flowers, primrose flowers, red poppy flowers.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for sharing, JJ. OCIC

[@zoenova5617]

Interesting ingredients list for candy, right?

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

No wonder it was truly intense! I 'm almost set to make this recipe but I still need to buy more blackstrap molasses 😂

[@vickiestark2475]

Beautiful

[@brusselsprout5851]

I wonder how quickly it turns hard if we let it go past 240? Otherwise, thank you for this great video. Its by far the best on the internet. All others start with butter, sugar and ACK CORN SYRUP! Yours I will make.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

It sets up rather quickly, as long as it takes to cool.

[@mytree123]

AWESOME !!! THANK YOU

[@BosisofSweden]

This was by far the best recipe I have seen "over there" ... almost as good as the real liquorice salmiak ...

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Funny you say, "over there" because my research here, took me, "over there"... lol Thank You for such a nice compliment!!!

[@DeathMetalDerf]

I like to lightly toast my spices in a dry pan just until I can start to smell them before grinding in the mortar and pestle. It helps release some of the oils and flavors.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Great tip!

[@ІрінаНікітіна-у6ъ]

А что это ?

[@PaintingVideos]

Could you make this 'gluten free' using buckwheat flower?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

I could not say yes, for sure, but I believe a gluten free flour would work as I've used different types of gf in other cooking/baking successfully. Joanie OCIC

[@toolguyslayer1]

That's not licorice that's a tire repair kit and the tire is in my belly good for you tastefully done

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for your comment, slayer 1. OCIC

[@toolguyslayer1]

@@outdoorcastironcook OCIC? What is that did you just talk on a piece 😆 😜

[@dixoncider7256]

Making this right now. Smells great!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Enjoy!!!

[@dgaffucoff4909]

Hey Amy & Sheldon, great to see that you guys are still going strong. I loved your "Fun with flags" vids, and this is even better! Live long and prosper!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thank you! Will do!

[@djxjxixsmjxjskjzxn1853]

Excellent recipe, thanks for the video. Can almost smell it!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for watching!

[@djxjxixsmjxjskjzxn1853]

@@outdoorcastironcook You're welcome! Also forgot to mention, good use of the Aeropress. I have one and it makes fantastic coffee, and makes a good strainer as you showed.

[@allenrpn]

Me too ! I hate anis ⭐️ wonder if I could make it without or replace it with other herb.

[@toufans]

amazing recipe thank you

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome. OCIC

[@gaiacalls3593]

Licorice the way you made it was healthy and real licorice powder good on you and thank you from London UK 🇬🇧✌🙏

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome. OCIC

[@kristiankiki4048]

Guesstimate xS, amazing xD

[@gwillis01]

I agree that all those candies made with corn starch and artificial licorice flavor are giving licorice a bad name

[@outdoorcastironcook]

So true.....candy is hard to resist for many of us, not matter what the ingredients! OCIC

[@sandyadkins2637]

It looks so good I’ve never had homemade thank you

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Hope you enjoy

[@troymcconnell6147]

very nice! thank you for sharing!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome, enjoy! OCIC

[@stayawake711]

OMG 😲

[@moretimethanmoney8611]

Behind the redwood curtain, making licorice like a wizard wood. No powered utensils. Gotta love it. So... could a person use cocoa powder instead of licorice root to make a chocolate chew? Hmmm...

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Don't know.....but then it would not be black licorice :) OCIC

[@AL-ns1jm]

liqourice/licorice wood we call it 'sweet wood" in the netherlands. you can buy it to chew on 2.

[@Allan-mf1he]

All good stuff!

[@JustIn-mu3nl]

I was down at my Asian grocers in Australia and came across licorice powder, it gave me an idea about making an ouzo type drink, but I had no idea about the powder and here I am to find out about it. Nice recipe I might give it a go and it gave me plans on my drink, thanks.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Interesting! Let us know what you make. OCIC

[@JustIn-mu3nl]

@@outdoorcastironcook The plan is to infuse a homemade vodka with star anise, anise seeds, licorice root, cardamom and a little vanilla. I'll make a sweet tea with the powder and a little glucose to cut it down to 40-45%. I'll let you know in about two weeks time if it turned out alright, I'll base the amounts loosely to your recipe. 🤞

[@diceymaan]

Interesting recipe! Here in Finland we eat liquorice a LOT, but we make it slightly different. But the most important thing is to use licorice root, which you did, unlike most recipes on KZbin. It looks delicious!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for sharing! We found that this is what makes it licorice.....lol. Joanie OCIC

[@mutantryeff]

Where do you source your licorice root powder, extract, and whole root?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

At my local health food store.

[@mutantryeff]

@@outdoorcastironcook Thanks

[@mutantryeff]

@@outdoorcastironcook I used to get it from Lakrids, but they no longer sell the powders or extracts - their licorice is sourced from Israel.

[@drewskihikes5981]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome, Andrew OCIC

[@Tweezy786]

Authentic black licorice is very good! All the American style licorice we are familiar with are not actual licorice. Not to say I don’t enjoy Hershey’s twizzlers on occasion lol

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Been guilty of eating the corn syrup stuff a time or two... lol

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

Honestly uou would think you could find licorice recipes that uses the root! Just planted 2 plants this year can’t wait

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Good to know! Hope the plants prove fruitful. OCIC

[@soulscry]

Now THIS is how its done...with the finest ingredients! Thank you for your presentation it was very well done. Learned a lot!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the FEEDback. Joanie OCIC

[@nancysdsk]

Drooling in Texas! Hats off to both

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thank you. OCIC

[@darrylpike2144]

Love Liquorice.. Really need to try this recipe.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Do so, Darryl, and let us know how it turned out. OCIC

[@EdwardHurst2323]

Hey great video one tip is to use a silicone spatula your get more out your pot and won’t make that annoy scratch noise

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for your suggestion. OCIC

[@magnificent6668]

There's no milk or gelatin in classic soft black licorice, such as Pontifract Cakes. nor fennel, and anise is optional --it's a filler. If you make a strong licorice root tea, it stands alone.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

There is such a variety of licorice types, and recipes dating back centuries ago such as the rounds which are called Pontifract Cakes, which are made differently than ours. This recipe was made to give us a reminder and a taste of OUR childhood version of black licorice known as "Old Fashioned". Whether you make twists, rounds, or other shapes enjoy this variation. We sure do! OCIC

[@jabjabjabify]

Thanks for the recipe, but I was wondering(for foreigners) is there any good to replace the "phured blackstrap molasses"?

[@werner.t.johansen1361]

Order online here: www.zoya.bg/en Good quality, speedy delivery & cheap. Eller du kan gå på enhver helesekostbutikk i Norge kan jeg tenke meg. Her (Latvia) fant jeg det ut etter at jeg bestilte online fra Bulgaria :) PS: Lakris uten Blackstrap Molasses gir ikke mening... Melasse er godteri for hester

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Yes, absolutely. Try a source on line.

[@garmajameaashleye.9577]

Hello ma'am or sir I just want to know how many pieces of licorice candy can I make with your measurement??

[@outdoorcastironcook]

With the size I demonstrated about 40 pieces. Cut sizes can vary. OCIC

[@something_in_the_radiator1665]

the licorice looks so tasty. someday i want to try this recipe.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Someday could be today! OCIC

[@lukeblackford1677]

Why is everything I love in Humboldt county?!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Maybe because it's all about being behind the Redwood Curtain?

[@nannajaysadventures]

I can't remember the last time I ate real licorice...I am so going to give th is a go...cheers.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Enjoy!!!

[@lisaredmiles8280]

Great recipe and uses real licorice root. Does anyone have a suggestion for substituting the flour?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You need the flour as a thickener, so you could substitute another thickener like powdered elm bark. Flour also is used to "dust" the finished pieces so they don't stick together. OCIC

[@BarryGGould]

most recipes ive seen for this nasty disgustingness call for unsalted butter. no butter in yours?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

See the recipe below the video description, Barry.

[@trianglearchives5776]

This video just screams Appalachian

[@outdoorcastironcook]

It must be a popular sweet there. OCIC

[@lauratempestini5719]

Any vegans know what to replace Knox Gelatin ?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You can try agar agar, derived from seaweed in its place. OCIC

[@mcuellar309]

I like it

[@texasgal3001]

Will give this a try - But I don't need the food coloring.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Hope you get results that you like. Let us know how it turned out. OCIC

[@LloydMajor]

Thank you for the class!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Glad you liked it!

[@gwillis01]

hello and thank you for an informative video

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome, Gwin. OCIC

[@wrestling46nerd]

Great video. I love liquorice, never tried homemade liquorice tho.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Give it a try and I am sure you will love it x 2! OCIC

[@perarne1387]

Alchemy 100

[@ronyjabbour5286]

Great video. Can we replace the molasses with another product? since i didn't find it near me. If not, can you tell me what is made of?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You could substitute corn syrup/sugar for molasses, but our choice would be to try and find some molasses. Molasses is commonly made from sun-ripened sugar cane (ours is this kind) or sugar beet juice. This is boiled down into a syrup in which the sugar crystals are extracted leaving the dark liquid (molasses). Molasses can be made from sorghum, pomegranate, carob, and dates. We hope you are able to located some and will try this recipe, Rony. Joanie OCIC

[@ronyjabbour5286]

I found molasses and i did the recipe and it tastes so good but the final cooling process was disastrous. Can we cool it down in the fridge? or it should be cooled with the room temperature? and how much time it takes to cool down?@@outdoorcastironcook

[@outdoorcastironcook]

We have done both methods of cooling, and putting it in the ice chest worked well. Resist the urge to move it around too much while it is cooling, and we found that a firm plate works best. It should cool for at least 1 hour. Glad you were able to find molasses, Rony. Joanie OCIC

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Also, review the webisode at the 13:30 mark to see it turned out on the board, with wax paper, and rolling pin. The first time we made it, it turned out stickier than intended, but was still tasty. OCIC

[@keshiaelder9452]

Great video! Does this recipe hold the shape you cut it well? Or does it tend to spread over time?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

The more heat you have on it when it cooks, the harder the licorice sets. It hold its shape well. Dean

[@fadiatannous6708]

tack

[@stayawake711]

OMG

[@jamiehuling9517]

How much molasses?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

1 1/2 c. u.s. molasses. OCIC

[@whitehorse1959]

awesome

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Glad you thought so! OCIC

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

The bears are thinking, oh boy!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

As long as they only think it and don't show up to heat it. OCIC

[@Guzeldualar360]

Thanks for this really hard recipe. You should see this Turkish delight recipe : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vLq4ysh52jbJI, you can have same result with minimum inredients and effort.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Turks grow the majority of licorice root now, so it is probably a good one to check out as they have a great deal of experience with it. We are really happy with our recipe and efforts, and encourage viewers to try i.t Joanie OCIC

[@katrink111]

Thanks for the video

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You bet! Joanie OCIC

[@jenniferm.gulland322]

Great video. Do you have the recipe and units written out somewhere? Scrolled through the comments but couldn’t find it ... thanks from Indonesia

[@outdoorcastironcook]

In the description below the player, expand the text.

[@SeanWalberg]

Brilliant use of an Aeropress!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks, Sean. OCIC

[@Emcfree2084]

What kind of press is that at 06:00? Couldn’t quite hear

[@outdoorcastironcook]

This is an AeroPress which is used to make my coffee. It has these small round paper filters that just pop right out and can be disposed of quite easily when doing making coffee...or in this case licorice. OCIC

[@Emcfree2084]

@@outdoorcastironcook Great, thank you very much for coming back to me. Funnily enough I cooked this recipe yesterday for the second time. My dad loves it and I am pretty sure he hasn't had real liquorice like this for many years. None of the shop bought stuff seems to even have any in it these days :-D The two most challenging bits seem to be getting it hot enough without overdoing it and straining the extract liquid. I tried a cheap French press coffee filter but it didn't work very well. The aeropress style filter you mentioned and used in the video seems like it would work better and so might help for next time. Thanks again.

[@arcboy2011]

We have seen quite a few recipes for black licorice but this one seems the best, looking forward to trying it.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Let us know how you liked it. OCIC

[@jamesduff6937]

Do you sell the finished licorice? I'm from Melbourne, Australia.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Nope... We give it away. lol

[@cindytaylah-barics406]

Real recipe! Awesome

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks a lot!

[@ІрінаНікітіна-у6ъ]

Что это по русски и для чего применяется?????

[@outdoorcastironcook]

We will be starting our 14th year in a few weeks. Keep on watching. OCIC

[@sukhkahlon7584]

Very good too much hard work .Thanks 🙏🙌🙌💛🍀🍀🌹

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Most welcome 😊 OCIC

[@johnbecay6887]

thanks. looks great

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks for watching! Give it a try and let us know how it turned out. Joanie & Dean OCIC

[@rawfootage2362]

You lost me on the condensed milk m

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Go to the show more below the video description to see the full recipe.

[@richwood8538]

Right on!

[@eleanorporteous766]

We call your licorice root cuddy root lol. Great recipe will be doing it as soon as I get ingredients together x will let you know how I get on .

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Eleanor, call it whatever you like but let us know how you liked this version of the recipe. Joanie & Dean OCIC

[@stayawake711]

How much Flower?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

To view the recipe check on the Show More below the video description. OCIC

[@vickiestark2475]

Why does anybody sift flour anymore.? That was back in the day when sifting was important before we have already shifted flour at the stores lumps does not get in flower unless it’s straight from the grain.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

We rarely sift flour anymore for the reason you stated above. Most of the all-purpose is ready to go. OCIC

[@stayawake711]

How much molasses?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Recipe is on the title page below the video description. OCIC

[@messtika-581]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You are welcome. OCIC

[@gregoryaz8406]

Looks terrific!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks, Gregory OCIC

[@mrgoob76]

and i would fully agree with that people that hate never had the REAL stuff.... they think of those GOD awful black twizzlers no doubt

[@outdoorcastironcook]

The (cough-cough)... Corn syrup crowd. lol

[@mrgoob76]

@@outdoorcastironcook oh more then likely

[@blo7332]

Happy trails!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thank You!!!

[@Roy-xe9is]

dang that is intense

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Yes, it is.....and today I tried soft black licorice with ginger. Excellent blend! OCIC

[@frankgodoy3928]

Natural / and with licorice root / Licorice isn't licorice unless it contains the ingredient , great job and im going to follow this recipe , thank you so much for posting

[@outdoorcastironcook]

You will not be disappointed... Something worth noting, if you prefer your licorice more on the hard side, instead of soft, just take the heat up a bit higher when cooking it.

[@TheWrathOfBlackJesus]

What brand liquid extracts for the Anise and Licorice?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Used it all up so I can't check the bottle. I purchased them from a co-op & Natural Foods store. OCIC

[@magnificent6668]

Fennel? Yeah...no.

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Expand the text below the player to get the full recipe. Yes on the fennel...

[@beaupillarvids]

Followed recipe to a "T" but could only get the temp up to 223. Result tasted great but was "fudge" texture (waaaaay too soft). Will that extra 17 degrees make all the difference, and... how long at 240?

[@outdoorcastironcook]

The extra degrees would have helped. If you're wanting a harder licorice you will need to take it past 240... On a brighter note, at least you got to enjoy the taste of how good it is, without all the sugars and corn syrup.

[@beaupillarvids]

@@outdoorcastironcook Going to retry soon. Thanks!

[@Paul8259]

Looks like a real Australian recipe. Been buying mine at Tractor Supply or Amazon. Too lazy to make it; and I don't eat a lot of it anyway. "Reduction Mixture" -- reminds me of college chemistry LOL

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Hope you enjoy this recipe. Just tried some from Sweden that included ginger in it. Awesome! OCIC

[@jdub164]

​@outdoorcastironcook what kind is that? I wanna try! Ginger chews are another candy addiction of mine besides the black licorice so the two together sounds... 🎉❤😊

[@raccx2614]

Where is the amonium cloride??

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Not in our recipe. OCIC

[@raccx2614]

@@outdoorcastironcook 💔

[@sarawolfram6756]

Very nice video- everyone in the family adores black licorice except my dad so I totally wanna try this.. in sourcing ingredients, curious about what kind of licorice extract you used? All I’m finding is like.. health store kind..? Not traditionally used for cooking.. or the lorann flavoring but that’s not an extract.. help? :)

[@outdoorcastironcook]

The health food store type is fine... I also reduced licorice stalk over the stove to get my own "extract". The trickiest part of this recipe is the peak cooking temperature. The higher the heat, the harder the finished licorice will be.

[@sarawolfram6756]

Awesome, thanks! I make divinity, fudge, English toffee and peanut brittle at Christmas time so I’ve had a lot of practice with candy thermometers :) still freak out every time I make divinity- my grandma passed about 15 years ago but I swear she’s with me hovering over my shoulder every single time I make it, making sure I don’t botch it :)

[@sweetapplepie5578]

Great video thank you! Can i ask how can i make it salty??

[@pixiepqueen]

add salt?

[@Stevenowski]

I enjoy your videos, but I don't like licorice... enjoy though!

[@outdoorcastironcook]

Thanks and my wife only likes red licorice, so I can say I relate to not caring for it. OCIC

[@likeyou1902]

At 1:21 it sounds like ASMR when you're using headphones

[@outdoorcastironcook]

I'll check that out next time I'm having difficulty falling asleep... lol